1902–1992
Barbara McClintock
American scientist and cytogeneticist
90years old at death
32,951days lived
91%of the people on this site died younger
Barbara McClintock was born on 16 June 1902 and died on 2 September 1992, aged 90 years and 78 days. That is 32,951 days in all.
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